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ACCC to investigate Woolworths' $1b B2B push

Sue Mitchell

The competition regulator is looking into Woolworths' plans to build a $1 billion wholesale business supplying the education, childcare, healthcare, disability and government sectors.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims confirmed the regulator had received letters from food service distributors and food and grocery suppliers worried about the effect of Woolworths' expansion in the sector through its fast-growing digital business.

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Sue Mitchell writes the fortnightly Window Shopping column for the Financial Review and has covered retailing for over 30 years. Connect with Sue on Twitter. Email Sue at smitchell2045@gmail.com

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